Surgical Aide

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Aide supports safe, efficient surgical services by assisting with basic patient care, transportation, positioning, room preparation, turnover, cleaning, and stocking under the direction of the RN or LPN. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and patient-focused environment while supporting the surgical team and ensuring smooth daily operations. As the Surgical Aide joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, dignity, and quality care.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and infection prevention, with the ability to maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly surgical environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with nurses, surgical staff, patients, and other departments.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and adaptability, with the ability to prioritize tasks, work with minimal supervision, and remain effective in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Healthcare or hospital support experience preferred, particularly as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or surgical services support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Support surgical room readiness and turnover by cleaning, sanitizing, restocking, and preparing rooms efficiently between procedures.
• Assist with safe patient transportation and positioning, following established clinical procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in assigned surgical and patient-care areas while following infection prevention and hospital standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and surgical operations by promptly completing assigned tasks and responding to changing departmental needs.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment by keeping shelves stocked and delivering necessary materials to surgical and patient-care areas.
• Accurately transport specimens, medical records, imaging, and other essential items between departments while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, surgical staff, and other healthcare team members, using sound judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED